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The Furrylicious Baby Boot Pattern

The Furrylicious Baby Boot Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This The Furrylicious Baby Boot Pattern

This pattern creates a pair of furry textured baby boots with a loop-stitch exterior for a playful, cozy look. It includes full instructions for both 0-6 months and 6-12 months sizes plus a buttoned flap. The pattern teaches the loop stitch method and includes step-by-step rounds, illustrations, and finishing notes.

The Furrylicious Baby Boot Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will work the sole, upper shoe, and upper leg with clear round-by-round instructions, then add loop stitches and buttonholes. Photos and diagrams show key steps so you can follow along with confidence.

Why You'll Love This The Furrylicious Baby Boot Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a charming, textured boot that looks much more complex than it is. I enjoy how the loop stitch creates a soft, furry finish that little ones will delight in wearing. The design is practical yet stylish, with a secure button flap for easy on-and-off. I also love that it includes two sizes so you can make a matching pair for babies at different stages.

The Furrylicious Baby Boot Pattern step 1 - construction progress The Furrylicious Baby Boot Pattern step 2 - assembly progress The Furrylicious Baby Boot Pattern step 3 - details and accessories The Furrylicious Baby Boot Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how many ways you can customize these boots to make them your own: change Color A and Color B to create contrast or tonal looks.

Try a soft pastel palette for baby showers or bright colors for playful, gender-neutral boots.

Swap the loop stitch for bobble or popcorn stitches to change the texture while keeping the same shaping rounds.

Make a mini keychain version by using lighter yarn and a smaller hook to create tiny boot charms.

I often add embroidered initials or a tiny crocheted flower near the button flap to personalize each pair.

Use a bulky yarn and a larger hook to create chunky, cozy boots as a decorative nursery prop or a plush toy accessory.

Replace buttons with snaps or velcro for a more toddler-friendly closure that is easier to fasten.

Change the sole color to a darker shade for a two-tone look that hides scuffs from wear and tear.

If you like a more subtle texture, use half the number of loop stitches on alternate rows for a speckled effect.

I sometimes add a non-slip sole by stitching small dots of puffy fabric paint to the bottom for safety when the boots may be worn by standing toddlers.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the direction about where the chain stitch counts can cause stitch miscounts; always remember "Chain stitch does not count as a stitch" and count from the correct stitch before continuing. ✗ Not marking the starting stitch for the upper leg can lead to misplaced shaping and buttonholes; mark the stitch 9 sc over from center back of heel as instructed to keep symmetry. ✗ Working loop stitches too tightly will make the loops flatten and lose the furry effect; form the loops gently around your finger and keep tension loose until loops are secured. ✗ Forgetting to join rounds to the top of the first stitch can twist your work and change stitch counts; always join to the top of the first stitch of the round when instructed. ✗ Failing to follow the "turn" instructions when working the ankle shaping can change the final circumference; follow the turn and working-back steps exactly to ensure the ankle fits correctly.

The Furrylicious Baby Boot Pattern

Make adorable, fluffy baby boots using this detailed crochet pattern. You will learn a special loop stitch that gives the boots a furry texture and follow complete, step-by-step rounds for sizes 0-6 and 6-12 months. The pattern uses worsted weight yarn and a size F (3.75 mm) hook for a cozy, wearable finish. Perfect for gifting or keeping little toes warm and stylish.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for The Furrylicious Baby Boot Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Color A - 1 oz worsted weight yarn (main sole and body accents)
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    Color B - 3.5 oz worsted weight yarn (upper, loop stitch color and contrast)
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    Featured yarn: "Shine" worsted weight cotton by Knit Picks (used in sample)
  • 04
    Additional small amounts of worsted weight yarn for accents and trims
  • 05
    6 buttons - 1/2 inch each for closures

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size F / 3.75 mm
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    6 buttons - 1/2 inch
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    Scissors
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    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends
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    Stitch marker (optional but recommended)
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    Pins for aligning button flap (optional)

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— Materials :

Info :

Sole - Color A - 1oz worsted weight yarn. Color B - 3.5oz worsted weight yarn. Size F or 3.75mm Hook. 6 - 1/2 inch buttons. Featured yarn is "Shine" worsted weight cotton by Knit Picks.

— Abbreviations :

Infos :

Ch Chain. Sc Single crochet. 2tog Single crochet decrease. Hdc Half double Crochet. Sl st Slip stitch. Lp st Loop stitch. Fp dc Front post double crochet. Bp dc Back post double crochet.

— Notes :

Info :

1. Chain stitch does not count as a stitch. 2. When joining at end of round, always join to the top of the first stitch of the round. 3. This pattern is written with all rounds starting from the center back of the heel. When starting a new round make sure your first stitch is in the center of the heel.

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*If your join is in the center: Start round in the first stitch which is the same stitch that the chain stitch is in. *If your join has strayed to the side by one stitch: Skip over the first stitch and start the round in the next stitch over. The last stitch of the round will then be placed in the stitch you skipped at the beginning.

— How to read pattern :

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A. When there is a number followed by a stitch, that stitch needs to be worked over that number of stitches. B. When you see Brackets [] in the pattern that means that you work everything in them as a set or together.

— Example round :

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Ch 1, 2 sc in each of the first two stitches, 4 sc, 4 hdc, [2 hdc in next stitch] 4 times, 4 hdc, 4 sc, 2 sc in each of the last two stitches. Join with sl st. 32 total stitches in round.

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1. Ch1(does not count as stitch) 2. 2 sc in each of the first two stitches. 3. 1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches. 4. 1 hdc in each of the next 4 stitches. 5. 2 hdc in the next stitch. 6. Repeat step 5, 3 more times. 7. 1 hdc in each of the next 4 stitches. 8. 1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches. 9. 2 sc in each of the last two stitches. 10. Join with sl st to top of first stitch.

— Gauge :

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5 sc stitches to 1 inch using F 3.75mm hook and worsted weight yarn. Change hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.

— How to make loop stitch :

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There are different ways to make the loop stitch. This way I think lays down the best and looks best with this pattern.

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1. Insert hook into next stitch and form loop of yarn around first finger (See picture A). 2. Draw both sides or strands of this looped yarn through stitch, There should be three strands on hook now. (See pictures B & C). 3. Slip finger out of loop, (See picture D). 4. Yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook. (See picture E). After finishing boot you can straighten and tighten rows of loops by sticking a hook through rows of loops and pulling.

— 0-6 Months :

Info :

Please read notes before starting. Measuring 3.75 inches in length. For 6-12 months see page 4.

— Sole (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

With color A ch 13, 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 9 hdc, 4 hdc in last ch, Now working down the other side of beginning chain work 9 hdc, 2 hdc in last ch that already has 2 hdc in it. Join with sl st to top of first stitch. 26 total stitches in round.

Round 2 :

Ch 1, 2 sc in each of the first two stitches, 4 sc, 5 hdc, 2 hdc in each of the next 4 stitches, 5 hdc, 4 sc, 2 sc in each of the next two stitches. Join with sl st. 34 total stitches in round.

Round 3 :

Ch 1, 2 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, 9 sc, 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next two stitches, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in each of the next two stitches, 3 hdc, 9 sc, 2 sc in next stitch. Join with sl st and bind off! 40 total stitches in round. (See picture F)

Round 4 :

With color B and wrong side of sole facing you, attach yarn at center back of heel. Sl st all the way around sole. Join with sl st. 40 total stitches in round. It should look like this when you are done with slip stitches. (see picture G)

Info :

Note: From this point on and until you are told to turn, you will be working the shoe with the hook going from the inside of the shoe to the outside as seen in pictures B and H.

— Upper Shoe :

Round 5 :

Ch 1, sc in all slip stitches. Insert hook only through slip stitch on top not through sc below. (See picture H) Join with sl st. 40 total stitches in round.

Round 6 :

Ch 1, sc all the way around. Join with sl st. 40 total stitches in round.

Round 7 :

Ch 1 sc all the way around. Join with sl st. 40 total stitches in round.

Round 8 :

Ch 1, sc2tog, 14 sc, [sc2tog, 2 sc] two times, sc2tog, 14 sc. Join with sl st. 36 total stitches in round.

Round 9 :

Ch1, 12 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc. Join with sl st. 32 total stitches in round.

Round 10 :

Ch 1, 6 Lp st. (See notes on page 1) 4 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, 6 lp st. Join with sl st. 28 total stitches in round. Bind off! (See picture I)

— First boot (0-6) Upper leg :

Row 11 :

Count 9 sc over from center back of heel. Mark this stitch! Now Attach yarn in the next stitch so that you will be working towards toe of boot. (See picture I) Starting in same stitch you attached to and with hook inserted from the inside of boot to the outside [sc2tog] 5 times. (These 5 stitches should be worked over the 10 stitches centered in the front of boot) 5 total stitches in row. Turn!

Round 12 :

Now you will be working back over the five stitches just made. Ch 1, 1 sc in same st (mark that stitch), sc2tog, 2 sc, (You should be back where you attached in round 12 now) Now for the next stitch you will have to take a little jump down to the rest of the boot, but no worries! Just pull a little tighter- and crochet on! :o) Starting in the stitch you marked, 18 sc, You should have to take a little jump up now but just do the same as other side. Starting in marked stitch place 5 more sc across front of boot. That should bring you back to the first marked stitch. Turn (See Picture J)

Round 13 :

Ch 1, 1 lp st in same as chain 1, lp st all the way around. (The loop stitch should be on the outside of shoe.) 22 total stitches in round. Turn.

Row 14 :

Ch 1, 11 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, sc to the end. 23 stitches total in row. Turn.

Row 15 :

Ch1, lp st all the way around until last two stitches. 2 sc. 23 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 16 :

Ch 1, 11 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, sc to the end. 24 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 17 :

Ch 1, lp st all the way around until the last two, 2 sc. 24 Total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 18 :

Ch 1, sc all the way around. 24 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 19 :

Ch 1, lp st all the way around until last two, 2 sc. 24 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 20 :

Ch 1, sc all the way around, 24 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 21 :

Ch 1, lp st all the way around until last two stitches, 2 sc. 24 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 22 :

Ch 2, 2 dc, [1 fp dc, 1 bp dc] repeat until end of row. Do not turn.

— Button Hole area on side of boot :

Row 1 :

Now going down side of shoe. (See picture K) Start in side of last dc, ch 1, 12 sc down side of shoe. Turn.

Row 2 :

Ch 1, (Going back up side) 1 sc, ch 2, skip 2 stitches, 2 sc, ch 2, skip 2 stitches, 2 sc, ch 2, skip 2 stitches, 1 sc. Turn to go back down.

Row 3 :

Ch 1, 12 sc. Bind off. (See picture L)

— Second boot (0-6)– Upper leg :

Info :

Do rounds 1-10 same as first boot.

Row 11 :

Count 9 sc over from center back of sole. (See picture II) Mark this stitch. Now attach yarn in the next stitch closer to toe of boot. Starting with the stitch you attached to and hook inserted from the outside of the boot [sc2tog] 5 times. Mark the next stitch. 5 total stitches in row. These stitches should be worked over the 10 stitches centered in the front of boot. Turn.

Round 12 :

Now you will be working back over the five stitches just made. Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, sc2tog, 2 sc, (At this point you will have a little jump down to rest of boot, but no worries! Just pull a little tighter and crochet on.) 1 more sc in marked stitch. Turn! Ch 1, starting in same stitch 5 sc across front of boot, take a little jump down again and put 1 sc in marked stitch, 16 more sc around boot. (This should take you all the way around shoe to meet up with where you turned.) Turn again!

Round 13 :

Ch 1, 1 lp st in same as chain 1, lp st all the way around. (The loop stitch should be on the outside of the shoe.) 22 stitches total in round. Turn.

Row 14 :

Ch 1, 12 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, sc to the end. 23 stitches total in row. Turn.

Row 15 :

Ch 1, lp st all the way around until last two, 2 sc. 23 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 16 :

Ch 1, 12 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, sc to the end. 24 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 17 :

Ch 1, lp st the rest of the way around. 24 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 18 :

Ch 1, sc all the way around. 24 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 19 :

Ch 1, 2 sc, lp st the rest of the way around. 24 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 20 :

Ch 1, sc all the way around. 24 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 21 :

Ch 1, 2 sc, lp st the rest of the way around. 24 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 22 :

Ch 2, [1 fp dc, 1 bp dc] repeat until last two, 2 dc. Bind off.

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Button Hole area on side of boot: Reattach yarn at beginning of Rnd 22 at top of first dc to start button hole area.

Row 1 :

Going down side of shoe. Starting in side of first dc ch 1, 12 sc down side of shoe. Turn.

Row 2 :

Ch 1, Going back up side 1 sc, ch 2, skip 2, 2 sc, ch 2, skip 2, 2 sc, ch 2, skip 2, 1 sc. Turn to go back down.

Row 3 :

Ch 1, 12 sc. Bind off.

Info :

Finishing: Sew on buttons, weave in ends and you\'re done!

— 6-12 Months :

Info :

Please read notes before starting. Measuring 4.5 inches in length.

— Sole (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

With color A ch 16, 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 12 hdc, 4 hdc in last ch, 12 hdc down the other side of beginning ch, 2 hdc in last ch that already has 2 hdc in it. Join with sl st to top of first stitch. 32 total stitches in round.

Round 2 :

Ch 1, 2 sc in each of the first two stitches, 5 sc, 7 hdc, 2 hdc in each of the next 4 stitches, 7 hdc, 5 sc, 2 sc in each of the last two stitches. Join with sl st. 40 total stitches in round.

Round 3 :

Ch 2, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next stitch, 15 hdc, 2 hdc in each of the next two stitches, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in each of the next two stitches, 15 hdc, 2 hdc in next stitch. Join with sl st and Bind Off! 46 total stitches in round. (See Pict. F)

Round 4 :

With color B and wrong side of sole facing you, attach yarn at center back of heel, sl st all the way around sole. Join with sl st. 46 total stitches in round. It should look like this when you are done. (see picture G)

— Upper Shoe (6-12 months) :

Round 5 :

Ch 1, sc in all slip stitches. Insert hook only through slip stitch on top not through sc below. (See picture H) Join with sl st. 46 total stitches in round.

Round 6 :

Ch 1, sc all the way around. Join with sl st. 46 total stitches in round.

Round 7 :

Ch 1 sc all the way around. Join with sl st. 46 total stitches in round.

Round 8 :

Ch 1 sc all the way around. Join with sl st. 46 total stitches in round.

Round 9 :

Ch 1, sc2tog, 17 sc, [sc2tog, 2 sc] two times, sc2tog, 17 sc. Join with sl st. 42 total stitches in round.

Round 10 :

Ch1, 15 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc, sc2tog, 15 sc. Join with sl st. 38 total stitches in round.

Round 11 :

Ch 1, 8 Lp st. (See note on page 1 and picture A) 5 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc, sc2tog, 5 sc, 8 lp st. Join with sl st. 34 total stitches in round. Bind off! (See picture I)

— First boot (6-12)–Upper leg :

Row 12 :

Count 12 sc over from center back of heel. (See picture II) Mark this stitch! Now Attach yarn in the next stitch closer to toe of boot. Starting with the stitch you attached to and hook inserting from inside of boot to the outside, sc2tog, [hdc2tog] 3 times, sc2tog, mark next stitch. 5 total stitches in row. These stitches should be worked over the 10 stitches centered in the front of boot. Turn.

Round 13 :

Now you will be working back over the five stitches just made. Ch 1, 1 sc in same st (Mark stitch just made), hdc2tog, 1 hdc, 1 sc, (You should be back where you attached in round 12 now) Now for the next stitch you will have to take a little jump down to the rest of the boot, but no worries! Just pull a little tighter and crochet on! :o) Starting in marked stitch, 24 sc. You should have to take a little jump up now but just do the same as other side. Starting in marked chain stitch place 5 more sc across front of boot. That should bring you back to the first marked stitch. Turn (See Picture J)

Round 14 :

Ch 1, 1 lp st in same as chain 1, lp st all the way around. (The loop stitch should be on the outside of the shoe.) 28 total stitches in round. Turn.

Row 15 :

Ch 1, 1 sc in same stitch and all the way around. 28 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 16 :

Ch 1, lp st all the way around until last two. 1 sc in each of the last 2 stitches. 28 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 17 :

Ch 1, 13 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, sc to the end. 29 stitches total in row. Turn.

Row 18 :

Ch 1, lp st all the way around until last two stitches. 2 sc. 29 stitches in row. Turn.

Row 19 :

Ch 1, 14 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, sc to the end. 30 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 20 :

Ch 1, lp st all the way around until the last two, 2 sc. 30 Total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 21 :

Ch 1, sc all the way around. 30 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 22 :

Ch 1, 2 sc, lp st the rest of the way around. 30 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 23 :

Ch 1, sc all the way around. 30 total stitches in row. Turn.

Row 24 :

Ch 1, lp st the way around until last two stitches, 2 sc. 30 stitches in row. Turn.

Row 25 :

Ch 2, 2 dc, [1 fp dc, 1 bp dc] repeat until end or row. Do not turn.

— Button Hole area on side of boot (6-12 months) :

Row 1 :

Worked down side of shoe as seen in picture K. Starting in side of last dc ch 1, 14 sc worked down side of boot. Turn. (See Picture K)

Row 2 :

Ch 1, (Going back up side) 1 sc, ch 2, skip 2 stitches, 2 sc, ch 2, skip 2, 2 sc, ch 2, skip 2, 1 sc. Turn to go back down.

Row 3 :

Ch 1, 14 sc. Bind off. (See picture L)

Info :

Reattach yarn at beginning of Rnd 25. Attach at top to start button hole area. Sew on buttons, weave in ends and you\'re done! :o)

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach yarn at center back of heel and join with slip stitch to begin the sole; align center back visually before joining to ensure both soles match.
  • Mark the stitch 9 sc (0-6 months) or 12 sc (6-12 months) from center back of heel to locate the front center for shaping and button flap placement.
  • Work the five stitches at the front of the boot (sc2tog sets) over the 10 stitches centered in the front of the boot—these create the toe shaping; turn and work back over these stitches as instructed.
  • Form the button hole area by working down the side with sc, then back up using ch-2 spaces for buttonholes; bind off and sew on 1/2 inch buttons securely at the top flap.
  • After completing both boots, weave in all ends with a yarn needle and tack the button flap down as shown in photos before sewing buttons for a neat finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Chain stitch does not count as a stitch; when a round starts with a chain, remember not to count it as the first stitch.
  • 💡When joining at the end of a round always join to the top of the first stitch of the round to keep stitch placement consistent.
  • 💡The pattern uses rounds starting from the center back of the heel - ensure your first stitch for each round is positioned there for correct shaping.
  • 💡From the point you are told to turn you will be working the shoe with the hook going from the inside of the shoe to the outside as shown in the photos.
  • 💡Mark the specified stitch when instructed (9 sc or 12 sc from center back) so the toe shaping and button flap are correctly aligned.

This Furrylicious Baby Boot pattern creates adorable, loop-stitched baby boots that are soft, stylish, and perfect for tiny toes. Whether you make a pair for a newborn or a toddler, these boots add a handmade, thoughtful touch to any baby outfit. Make them as a gift or for keeps—handmade warmth and charm in every stitch. 🧶👶

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FAQs

What sizes are included?

This pattern includes complete instructions for two sizes: 0-6 months (measuring approximately 3.75 inches) and 6-12 months (measuring approximately 4.5 inches).

What hook and yarn are recommended?

A size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook and worsted weight yarn (sample uses Knit Picks 'Shine' worsted cotton) are recommended for the gauge and finished sizes in the pattern.

How do I make the loop stitch and where should it face?

The loop stitch is made by forming a loop over your finger and drawing both strands through the stitch so there are three loops on the hook; after finishing the round, slip your finger out and yarn over and draw through all three loops. The loop stitches should be on the outside of the shoe as directed.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

This pattern is rated intermediate due to shaping, working back over stitches, and loop stitch technique; some basic crochet experience is recommended.